why is my gravy like 'one lump or two"?

Answer 1

Use a good brand ie Bisto ( they do some nice flavours ). Put in 4 TEAspoons per 1/2 pint, you MUST pour boiling water in slowly stiring contantly. let it sit for a bit but keep going back to stir....Robert is your mothers brother!

Answer 2

Here's my best guess. First of all make sure the flour and drippings are whisked really well, constantly until they're smooth. Then forget what the recipe says when they say to add the water or stock "all at once". No no no. Pour just a bit in and keep whisking constantly, then pour a little more in while whisking. Repeat until the gravy is liquidy enough to pour the rest of the water/broth in and whisk like crazy. Voila! No lumps, guaranteed!

Answer 3

If you are making gravy from "scratch", using pan drippings and flour or cornstarch in water as a thickener, there a couple of tricks. Heat the pan drippings and some water to boiling. Place the desired amount of flour or cornstarch into a bowl or measuring cup and slowly add COLD water, stirring gently until you have a watery paste. SLOWLY pour this mixture into the boiling pan drippings mixture, stirring the entire time. Allow to cool and thicken. Your gravy should turn out smooth. If not, that is what blenders are for! :)

Answer 4

what are you using? I always put corn starch or if you don't have that use flour, in a mug put some water in and beat with a consistency of a thick gravy, make sure the gravy is boiling and stir it in gradually.

Answer 5

If your gravy is homemade, be sure you add the flour to the water, not the other way round. Also be sure your water is cold not hot. Then shake or stir until it is smooth before you add it to your drippings/broth.

Answer 6

Simply : your liquid is most likely to hot whille you are adding thickener. If you don't already to this, mix your thickener with cold water or broth then add to hot stock stirring constantly. I f hot mixture is boiling remove from heat, add thickener, then place back on heat and stir.

Answer 7

If you are thickening your gravy with corn starch or flour, you must first dilute the powder of choice in water and then slowly add it to your base. I put corn starch in a jar with water, screw on the cap and shake it.

Answer 8

Mine is too. and the thing is i use instant gravy. Do what i do.
Trying pouring the gravy once made through a sieve.

Answer 9

You have used too many gravy granules or too much powder. Try reading the directions on the packet. Better luck next time!

Answer 10

you are adding too much gravy and or not stirring it in enough